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Kidlit Cafe

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009

After the tremendous success of the inaugural Kidlit Cafe, plans are now in the works for a second. Join author Vicki Grant as she interviews a panel of children’s and young adult writers on the topic of ‘reluctant readers’. Stay tuned for details!

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Children’s Literature Roundtable: New Book Bash & International Children’s Book Day Celebration

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009

As people around the world are celebrating the importance of children’s books, come and savour the literary riches of our region. Local children’s authors and illustrators will present the works they’ve published in the past year, and the reception thereafter will provide an opportunity to chat with favourite authors and get books signed. Sat., April 10, 2010 7:00 – 9:00 Writers Federation of Nova Scotia.

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Woozles Giveaway on topfiveparenting.wordpress.com

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009

Freelance writer Carly Sutherland has included a wonderful article on Woozles on her Blog topfiveparenting.wordpress.com. She is kicking off December with a Woozles Giveaway contest.

Send her the name of your favourite book to read aloud, no later than December 15th, for a chance to win a copy of the Polar Express from Woozles, just in time for Christmas.

Visit her on-line at topfiveparenting.wordpress.com.

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Liz Crocker and The Salvation Army

Thursday, November 26th, 2009

The Salvation Army Great Stocking Stuffer Election

See why Liz Crocker of Woozles and P’lovers is inspired to do as much as possible to help The Salvation Army in its mission this winter. Do more than just shop this season!

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Please CLICK HERE for more information.

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Woozles 31st Birthday Photos

Friday, November 6th, 2009

Woozles celebrated 31 years on October 17th. Here are a collection of photos from the event and a big thank you to everyone who attended!

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Top Picks : Pooh’s back : CTV National News: Todd Battis on the sequel

Thursday, October 8th, 2009

Top Picks : Pooh’s back : CTV National News: Todd Battis on the sequel.

Woozles is on the news!  On Monday, October 5th, CTV National News came to chat with us about the new Winnie The Pooh adventure.

Check us out!

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The Gift of Reading Program

Tuesday, September 8th, 2009

Woozles Announces an Exciting New Program
The Gift of Reading

There is nothing as heart-warming as seeing babies, toddlers, young children, teenagers, and adults fall in love with books. We believe the magic of reading is something that sustains and informs one in childhood and for one’s whole life. What better gift to give someone than sending them a new book in the mail!

Imagine the sparkle in a young reader’s eyes when they realize there’s a parcel for them, then the delicious suspense as they open the wrapping, followed by a big smile because someone who loves them has sent a brand new book!!! And not only is there the joy of the moment, there is also the thrill of reading the new book and the satisfaction of adding it to one’s growing library of wonderful books.

You may be thinking, “It’s a great idea but I don’t have the time to do all the steps: select the book, wrap it up – once to be pretty and once for the post; and then get it to the post office!” Also, while you may have a general idea of what book you want to send, it’s quite possible that there might be some reading treasures you might not find on your own.

“The Gift of Reading” is Woozles’ way of helping you send someone you love a special book in the mail on a regular basis…. every month, or six or four times a year, or on special dates like birthdays, special holidays, and school breaks – you pick the frequency.

All you have to do is tell us (a) the name, age and address of the lucky recipient; (b) how often you want us to send a book; (c) whether you want to send paperbacks/boardbooks or hardcovers; and (d) whether you have any guidelines or preferences (for individual titles or genres)…we’ll look after the rest.

Carefully selected books, gifts from you, will begin to arrive in the mail. And if we ever send a book that someone already has or doesn’t like for some reason, all they have to do is return it to us and we’ll be happy to send a replacement.

A Note About Pricing:

The pricing of this program includes the books themselves; the wrapping, shipping and handling; a special card from you; and appropriate taxes. The pricing varies depending on the frequency of the gift and the package you choose or a unique one you may create. Pricing for standard packages is as follows:

A monthly gift: Paperback/boardbook = $275 / Hardcover = $425
Six times a year: Paperback/boardbook = $160 / Hardcover = $240
Four times a year: Paperback/boardbook: $110 / Hardcover = $160

CLICK HERE for Information & Order Form in PDF format

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Woozles is Having a Birthday Party

Tuesday, September 8th, 2009

Saturday, October 17th
10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Come one, come all! Come celebrate the 31st birthday of Canada’s oldest children’s bookstore! Some of our favourite characters will be there, as well as delicious treats, face painting and, of course, the now-famous fish pond! (Birthday hats, although not required, are highly encouraged!)

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Word on the Street

Tuesday, September 8th, 2009

Sunday, Sept. 27th, 11:00 – 5:00 pm at the Cunard Centre. Drop by the Woozles booth while you enjoy this day of literary festivities.

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Woozles Appreciation Award

Tuesday, September 8th, 2009

skerslake Each year, Woozles honours a person in Atlantic Canada who has given outstanding service promoting awareness of children’s literature. This year we are thrilled to honour Susan Kerslake, whose whole life has shown a deep and consistent love of books, children, and small birds & animals.

In terms of “books”, Susan has worked in bookstores and libraries and is also a well-known author with 5 published novels, one of which was shortlisted for the Governor General’s Award. She is a familiar, encouraging presence at the Writers’ Federation of Nova Scotia.

In terms of “children”, she has worked in day care programs and at the Child Life Dept. of the IWK where she has volunteered with kids with Cystic Fibrosis for over 25 years.

And in terms of “small birds & animals”, she has budgies and guinea pigs, and has documented the nesting of pigeons on her balcony, assisted baby ducks en route to the Public Gardens and is working on a magical mini-house called “Possum Hut”.

Susan truly enhances every life she touches!

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